Burberry used clear pvc capes at the a/w 11

For the second week we choose the fabric pvc, we used a clear pvc to create our dress. It was a difficult fabric to work with because it was very stiff and the fabric stuck together when pressure was applied.

Putting the zip in was a difficult part for me as i had never put on in before, this was an invisible zip, however mine was quite visible, i know understand that with the zipper foot you have to be really close up to the teeth of the zip for it to be sewn. Also at the bottom of the zip was on the outside instead of the inside, i hadn't stopped sewing when i should have done and then sewn the bottom of the zip into the the seams. A lesson learnt for next time.

I found it difficult to put in the waistband because of how thick the fabric was when it was gathered. It was difficult with the sewing machine also because it was so thick for the needle to go through, that in place it moved and didn't get all the gather inside the band.

This is the fabric we used, it was really good fabric for gathering as it created a really nice effect. It was a simple technique but it gave the skirt a bit of difference.

For each garment we have to use a different fabric, our first fabric we choose was a heavy cotton. The fabric was easy to use, however bits of fluff seemed to stick to it, but with a lint roller it was fine. The heavy fabric meant when gathered it created a defined effect.

For our first project we have to make 9 garments, consisting of 3 skirts, 3 dresses and 3 pairs of trousers. Our first item is a skirt. I wanted to make a simple design as this was the first time i have made a skirt and decided a gathered skirt like the picture above would be a nice start.